Choosing the Right KLEENGUARD* Chemical Resistant Glove for the Job

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2 Choosing the Right KLEENGUAR* Chemical Resistant Glove for the Job This guide presents the results of standard permeation testing and degradation ratings for Kimberly-Clark s family of KLEENGUAR* Chemical Resistant Gloves. It is intended as a tool to help you assess which glove is best suited for working with specific chemicals. This guide is not designed to consider every possible factor or circumstance relative to safety in every environment. To select the appropriate glove protection, a Hazards Analysis and Risk Assessment should be performed, including identification of the chemicals and chemical hazards related to the worker s task and work environment; determination of the potential for exposure and the type of exposure that is expected (i.e. splash, saturation, spray, immersion, etc.); and determination of the consequences related to exposure. It is the responsibility of the user to assess the types of hazards and the risks associated with exposure and to make a final decision on the appropriate personal protective equipment needed for his specific circumstance. Time: Measured in minutes, this is the amount of time between the initiation of the permeation test and analytical detection of the chemical on the reverse side of the sample material. times give an indication of how long a glove, that s totally immersed in the test chemical, can provide resistance to chemical permeation. Rate: The maximum rate at which a permeating chemical passes through the fabric as measured by the analyzer. It is reported as micrograms per square centimeter of fabric per minute. Note: The combination of breakthrough time and permeation rate should be taken into consideration when making a glove selection. The goal is to provide the wearer with the least possible amount of chemical exposure for the duration of the task. Therefore, a long breakthrough time and a low permeation rate results in less chemical exposure over time compared to a shorter breakthrough time and a higher permeation rate. egradation: This is the measurement of changes in the physical properties of a glove material, after contact with a chemical. The changes may include a stiffening of the material, becoming hard or brittle; or the glove material may swell and become softer and weaker. Understanding Testing Terminology : This is a process by which a chemical can breach a surface in which no perceptible openings are present. In permeation, the chemical s molecules actually slip between the molecules of the glove material and are detected. The results of the permeation process are undetectable by the naked eye.

3 How to Utilize this Chemical Resistance Guide Three categories of data are provided for each product and corresponding chemical: 1) breakthrough time; 2) rate, and 3) egradation resistance rating. Color Code System A glove/chemical combination receives a rating if either Condition A or B is met. Condition A The permeation breakthrough time is 240 minutes or longer. The permeation rate is not specified. The degradation rating is or. OR Condition B The permeation breakthrough time is 30 minutes or longer. The permeation rate is or. The degradation rating is or. A glove/chemical combination receives RE if: the degradation rating is Not Recommended, regardless of the permeation time or rate; or if the breakthrough time is less than 30 minutes and the degradation rating is poor. glove/chemical combination not meeting either set of conditions required for or RE receives a, or cautionary rating. Criteria for Chemical Resistance Guide Time () Not Rated Minutes > 240 > < 10 Rate () egradation () (E) (G) (P) Not Recommended (NR) µg/cm 2 /min < 1 < 100 < 10,000 The results for this specific chemical suggest that the glove would provide adequate barrier for use in most applications. RE Not recommended for use. Key ; fluid has very little degrading effect. ; fluid has minor degrading effect. ; fluid has pronounced degrading effect. NR Fluid was not tested against this material or the fluid has excessive degrading effects. The results require additional consideration by a safety professional to determine suitability for use. For additional information on choosing the right chemical glove for your application, please visit our Chemical Resistance atabase at:

4 Glove Comparison Chart of KLEENGUAR* G80 Chemical Resistant Gloves KLEENGUAR* Brand Glove Chemical Resistance Guide G80 Purple Nitrile G80 Neoprene/ Latex G80 PVC G80 Purple Nitrile G80 Neoprene/ Latex G80 PVC Acetaldehyde Acetic acid Acetonitrile Aluminum Sulfate Ammonia Ammonia Nitrate (fertilizer) Ammonium Hydroxide Aniline Benzylic Alcohol Boric Acid Brake Fluid 1,3 Butadiene (gas) Bromopropionic Acid Butyl Carbitol Carbon isulfide Carbon Tetrachloride Chloracetone Chlorine (gas) Chromic Acid Citric Acid 10% Cumene Cutting Oil Cyclohexane iesel Fuel iethyl Ether imethylformamide (MF) ioctyl Phthalate Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) Ethyl Benzene Ethylene ichloride Ethylene Glycol Ethylene Oxide (gas) Fertilizer (liquid) Formaldehyde Formic Acid Fuel Oil Furniture Polish Gasoline Herbicide (liquid) n-heptane n-hexane Hexane Hydraulic Fluid Hydrochloric Acid Hydrofluoric Acid 47% Hydrogen Peroxide Isobutylene (gas) Isopropanol 90% (IPA) Kerosene Linseed Oil Methanol Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methyl Formate Methyl Tert Butyl Ether (MTBE) Methylene Bisphenyl Isocyanate 4,4- Methylene Sulfoxide (MSO) Mineral Spirits Motor Oil Muriatic Acid (Concrete) Nitric Acid 70% Nitrobenzene Oleic Acid Oleum Perchlorethylene Phenol Phosphoric Acid Pine Oil Polyurethane Potassium Hydroxide 50% Rust Remover Sodium Hydroxide 50% Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) Sulfuric Acid (47%) - battery Sulfuric Acid 96% Tetrachloroethylene 1,1,1 Trichloroethane Toluene Turpentine Vinyl Acetate Weed Killer Window Cleaner (ammonia based) Wood Finish Wood Preservative p-xylene See color code chart on next page

5 KLEENGUAR* G80 PURPLE NITRILE* Chemical Resistant Gloves KLEENGUAR* G80 PURPLE NITRILE* Chemical Resistant Glove Time () Rate () egredation () Overall Time () Rate () egredation () Overall Acetonitrile Ammonia Ammonium Nitrate (fertilizer) Brake Fluid 1, 3 Butadiene (gas) Carbon isulfide Carbon Tetrachloride Chlorine (gas) Cumene Cutting Oil Cyclohexane iesel Fuel imethylformamide (MF) ioctyl Phtalate Ethyl Benzene Ethylene ichloride Ethylene Glycol Ethylene Oxide (gas) Formaldehyde Fuel Oil Gasoline Herbicide n-heptane n-hexane Hydraulic Fluid Hydrogen Peroxide E E 9 26 G G E P G G E G >480 N G Isobutylene (gas) Isopropanol 90% (IPA) Kerosene Methanol Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methyl Sulfoxide (MSO) Methyl Tert Butyl Ether Mineral Spirits Motor Oil Muriatic Acid (concrete etch) Nitrobenzene Perchlorethylene Pine Oil Potassium Hydroxide 50% Rust Remover Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) Tetrachloroethylene Toluene 1,1,1 Trichloroethane Turpentine Vinyl Acetate Weed Killer Window Cleaner (ammonia based) Wood Finish Wood Preservative p-xylene G 5 P * E E P G G 11 High P 34 High G G G N = Not etected * = Immediate RE TAN >240 >30 <100 NR <30 P No Results Reported Criteria for Chemical Resistance Guide Time () Not Rated Rate () Minutes > 240 > < 10 µg/cm 2 /min < 1 < 100 < 10,000 egradation () (E) (G) (P) Not Recommended (NR) Other Condition

6 KLEENGUAR* G80 Neoprene / Latex Chemical Resistant Gloves KLEENGUAR* G80 Neoprene/Latex Chemical Resistant Glove Time () Rate () egredation () Overall Time () Rate () egredation () Overall Acetaldehyde Acetic Acid Aluminum Sulfate Ammonium Hydroxide Aniline Benzylic Alcohol Boric Acid Chloracetone Citric Acid 10% Cutting Oil iethyl Ether Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) Ethylene Glycol Formaldehyde Furniture Polish Herbicide Hydrochloric Acid Hydrofluoric Acid 47% Hydrogen Peroxide Isopropanol 90% (IPA) Linseed Oil E E >480 N E E >480 N 2 High E E > E >480 N E >480 N G E G Liquid Fertilizer Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methyl Formate Mineral Spirits Muriatic Acid (Concrete) Nitric Acid 70% Oleic Acid Phenol Phosphoric Acid Polyurethane Potassium Hydroxide 50% Rust Remover Sodium Hydroxide 50% Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) Sulfuric acid 47% (battery acid) Sulfuric Acid 96% Turpentine Vinyl Acetate Windex Wood Finish P G G >480 N G E >480 N G G E NR 32 High NR 4 High NR G G N = Not etected NR = Not Recommended >240 >30 <100 RE NR <30 P TAN No Results Reported Other Condition

7 KLEENGUAR* G80 PVC Chemical Resistant Gloves KLEENGUAR* G80 PVC Chemical Resistant Glove Aniline Bromopropionic Butyl Carbitol Chromic Acid Ethyl Alcohol Formic Acid Methylene Bisphenyl isocyanate 4,4- Nitric Acid Oleum Phenol Sulfuric Acid P-Xylene N = Not etected NR = Not Recommended Time () Rate () egredation () F G E >480 N G G F F G G NR Overall Ongoing chemical testing for the KLEENGUAR* G80 Chemical Resistant Gloves will occur and data tables will be updated accordingly. >240 >30 <100 RE NR <30 P TAN No Results Reported Other Condition Caution: This product contains Natural Rubber Latex which may cause allergic reactions. Kimberly-Clark warrants that its products comply with K-C s standard specifications as of the delivery date to K-C s authorized distributors/direct purchasers. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXESS OR IMPLIE, INCLUING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. K-C is not liable for any kind of special, incidental, or consequential damages. K-C s liability for breach of contract, tort, or other cause of action shall not exceed the product purchase price. Purchasers and users are deemed to have accepted the above warranty and limitation of liability, and cannot change the terms by verbal agreement or by any writing not signed by K-C. Warnings: Improper use or failure to heed warnings may result in serious injury or death. Gloves should be replaced immediately if ripped, torn, abraded or punctured. Gloves are not flame resistant. Keep away from sparks, flames and sources of heat and ignition. Melting fabric can cause severe burns. It is the responsibility of the user to assess the types of hazards and the risks associated with exposure and then decide on the appropriate personal protective equipment needed for each circumstance. The information provided within this literature refers to the performance of the film only, in the laboratory under controlled conditions. Kimberly-Clark makes no representation that its products will provide complete protection from exposure to contaminants. /* Trademarks of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Marques deposees de Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. The COLOR PURPLE is a Registered Trademark of KCWW KCWW. K00484 K